athlete
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I can’t think of a NYC athlete turnaround like it—except maybe for KAT’s teammate, Mikal Bridges, who was even more criticized than Towns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The Swiss athlete stunned Hodgkinson by winning in a time of one minute and 53.98 seconds - the third fastest women's 800m time ever and fastest in the world this year.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
A high-school athlete, she had ups and downs with body image and food after having two children, and buying new clothes for herself wasn’t a favorite exercise.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Nereyda Hernandez, the mother of transgender athlete AB Hernandez previously targeted by President Trump, says she is prepared to handle more protests.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Just because your dad is an athlete doesn’t mean you have to be,” Gibby said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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